Mechanical Engineering
University of DerbyDerby (Markeaton Street), United Kingdom
Course overview
The course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) You'll benefit from our close links with world-famous companies like Rolls-Royce, Alstom and Toyota Specialist facilities include our additive manufacturing lab, wind tunnel and mechanical workshop Challenge yourself with exciting extra-curricular projects like the IMechE Railway Challenge Learn from an expert team of academic staff with extensive industrial experience You have the option to transfer to another of our specialist engineering degrees after your first year
Key highlights
- Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
- Close industry links with Rolls-Royce, Alstom and Toyota
- Facilities include additive manufacturing lab, wind tunnel and mechanical workshop
- Extra-curricular projects such as the IMechE Railway Challenge
- Taught by academics with extensive industrial experience
- Option to transfer to another engineering degree after first year
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC (At least a grade C in Mathematics or Physics (or equivalent qualification)) T Level: T-Levels in either: Maintenance,…
- A-level: BBC — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC (At least a grade C in Mathematics or Physics (or equivalent qualification)) T Level: T-Levels in either: Maintenance, Installation an…
- BTEC: DMM — …Engineering and Manufacturing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control BTEC: DMM.
- GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
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Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Mechanical Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Aerospace Engineer
- Rail Engineer
- Maintenance Engineer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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